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[OM] Re: Linear polarizer & OTF

Subject: [OM] Re: Linear polarizer & OTF
From: "R. Lee Hawkins" <lhawkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 20:06:27 -0500
Cc: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, lhawkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
In your message dated: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 16:50:58 PST you write:
>Perhaps we should clarify this on the Lee Hawkins OM FAQ
>
>A linear polarizer will give the wrong readings on the OM's
>that have semi-silvered mirrors in the OM-{2S, 3(Ti), 4(Ti),
>and PC}; however, OTF automatic exposure will still work
>and automatic  exposures will be corrected.
>
>The semi-silvered models  will need a circular polarizer for
>correct spot metering.
>
>
>Hank Hogan <hogant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>http://flzhgn.home.mindspring.com/indexc.htm

Thanks, Hank
I'll take a look at it when I do my next faq update.

Cheers,
--Lee

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